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115 years of IWD. International Women’s Day 2026. Brickfield Education Labs logo top right.

International Women’s Day  

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This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on what it truly means to give — and what we all stand to gain.
The 2026 IWD theme, Give To Gain, feels right at home in a team built around learning. Knowledge grows when you share it. So does solidarity. We asked our team what the day means to them — here’s what they had to say.

a laptop with a Moodle course ("Digital Accessibility Fundamentals") with the NVDA Speech Viewer open showing screen reader output, a blue focus ring on the current activity, and a Windows taskbar.

Tips for Designing Moodle Courses That Work for Screen Reader Users (and Everyone Else)

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Tips for Designing Moodle Courses That Work for Screen Reader Users (and Everyone Else). When you design for accessibility, you’re designing for better structure, clearer navigation, and less cognitive load. That helps everyone. We know from research that around 80% of people with learning needs don’t declare them — so you can’t wait for someone to ask. You need to design proactively.

11 February. International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Meet the women driving innovation at Brickfield Education Labs.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the women at Brickfield Education Labs who are shaping the future of technology. From product leadership to customer success and marketing, they share what inspired their careers in tech and their advice for the next generation of women considering a path in STEM.

University of Strathclyde

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  • Region: United Kingdom
  • Sectors: Higher Education
  • Size: Approximately 30,000 students
  • Location:  Scotland
  • Tags: Rollout, Adoption, Remediation, Student, Training.
Large group of MoodleMoot Italia attendees standing in a historic courtyard in Ferrara, many waving toward the camera.

MoodleMoot Italia: Building Learner Agency Through Community

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Last week at MoodleMoot Italia in Ferrara, we explored what it means to give learners genuine agency in digital education. Beyond accessibility compliance, the conversations focused on creating flexible systems that put learners in control – of format, pace, and experience. It was a reminder that meaningful progress comes from thoughtful design and a committed community working together.

Bill Conran, Ivana Samardzija Delpra. Laura, and Kara Conger (left to right) smile together in front of a Brickfield Education Labs booth at Educause annual conference. The booth display behind them highlights services including an accessibility toolkit, accessibility training, and accessibility audits.

Looking Back at Educause 2025

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The Educause Annual Conference returned to Nashville in October 2025, uniting higher-education leaders, technologists, and innovators in a powerful exploration of the future of digital learning. Guided by the theme “Restoring Trust”, this year’s event underscored the importance of building confidence through secure, inclusive, and student-centred technology.
Brickfield Education Labs was proud to take part in the Emerging Tech Experience, where we showcased our next-generation accessibility solutions and connected with institutions committed to designing more equitable learning environments. Across keynotes, partner collaborations, and hands-on conversations, one message resonated clearly: accessibility is no longer optional — it’s foundational to the future of higher education.

An auditorium with attendees in seated rows facing a brightly lit stage. On the stage is a large screen displaying the logo "Brickfield Education Labs" with a colourful geometric design in the top right. The slide displays the title "Skills Framework". The framework is organised in stacked layers, each representing different skill categories such as: Image, Media, Table, Links, Text, and Layout. Gavin, Co-Founder of Brickfield Education Labs, stands in front of the screen to the right speaking to the audience.

Exploring the Accessibility Framework

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At MoodleMoot Global 2025 in Edinburgh, accessibility took centre stage as Gavin Henrick, Co-Founder of Brickfield Education Labs, unveiled the 18-Point Accessibility Skills Framework. Moving beyond compliance checklists, Gavin encouraged educators to see accessibility as a confidence-building practice — one that empowers both teachers and learners to create content that works for everyone. From captions and clear layouts to descriptive links and plain language, the framework turns accessibility into everyday design habits. Attendees left inspired, equipped with practical tools like the Brickfield Accessibility Tip Zine and Tip Cube, and motivated to make inclusive learning an engaging, ongoing journey.

An auditorium with attendees in seated rows facing a brightly lit stage. On the stage is a large screen displaying the logo "Brickfield Education Labs" written in white against a navy background. To the left of the writing is a colourful, geometric design. Below the company logo reads "Digital Freedom" with "Gavin Henrick". Gavin, from Brickfield Education Labs, stands Infront of the screen to the left speaking to the audience.

Empowering Learners with Digital Freedom

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At MoodleMoot Global 2025 in Edinburgh, the focus turned to digital empowerment — giving learners not just access, but genuine agency in shaping their own online experiences. In his lively session, Gavin Henrick, Co-Founder of Brickfield Education Labs, demonstrated how accessibility can be creative, practical, and empowering. From a singalong inspired by The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” to hands-on tools from the Brickfield Accessibility Toolkit, attendees explored how small, simple actions can make a big impact on inclusivity and independence. The session’s message resonated clearly: when learners have the confidence and skills to personalise their digital environments, education becomes more accessible, engaging, and truly their own.

An auditorium with attendees in seated rows facing a brightly lit stage. On the stage is a large screen displaying the message "Welcome to MoodleMoot Global 2025".

AI in Action – Insights from MoodleMoot Global 2025

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At MoodleMoot Global 2025 in Edinburgh, Artificial Intelligence took centre stage — not as a buzzword, but as a catalyst for more human learning. Across three days of inspiring talks and demonstrations, educators and innovators explored how AI can enhance connection, inclusion, and creativity in digital learning. From Fred Dixon’s vision of data-informed virtual classrooms to Amy Tessitore’s call for equitable, bias-aware course design, speakers redefined what “intelligent learning” can mean. The message was clear: when guided by ethics, empathy, and purpose, AI doesn’t replace educators — it empowers them to design more connected, inclusive, and inspiring learning experiences.